A note from from Mayor Brian Turnbull...


** NORTHVILLIANS,
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In today’s update, I will wind down our summer series on Rivers, Swimming and Parks to transition to the coming of FALL, with stories first about local Labor Day activities over time.

Before progressing to our historic Labor Day happenings, let’s look at what’s going on in our Village today:

Events/Info
* City Council – With the Labor Day holiday, City Council is moving our first meeting of September to THURSDAY, Sept. 8^th (7:00 PM). As always, everyone is welcome to attend, in person or via Zoom (see City website for details).

* Northville’s Parmenter’s Cider Mill, since 1873 – Now open for the season as of 8/27…a true sign of the advent of Fall.

* Concerts every Friday & Saturday at 7:00 PM through October – Downtown

* Farmers Market – Take in Northville’s Award-Winning Market through October, Thursdays (7 Mile/Sheldon)

* Cars and Coffee Saturday, 9/10, 8-10 AM – Join our monthly gathering (2^nd Saturdays) at 212 W. Cady Street, behind Old Village School next to the library. Bring a car/bring yourself.

* The Victorian Heritage Festival – 9/16-18, Friday Parade, Victorian Saloon, Festivities, games, and bands…see link for additional info – Link ([link removed])

* Annual Old Timers history lunch gathering 9/20, Genitti’s – 108 E. Main, 11:00 AM gathering, 11:30 lunch, then NOON History presentation & Senior of the Year announcement – Link ([link removed])

Now let's look back at some of the ways Northvillians have spent Labor Day in town over the years.
LABOR DAY
* As you know, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September.

* The holiday was created in the late 1800’s and became a federally celebrated event in 1894. That year, the first Labor Day parade in the States was in New York City, which had Labor Day celebration gatherings there since the 1880’s.

* In 1886, legislation was officially passed making it a State Holiday in Oregon, and the rest is history. In 1887, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and the state of New York also passed laws creating an official Labor Day holiday.

* Labor Day weekend also symbolized the end of summer, and many celebrate the beginning of fall with gatherings, including family BBQ’s, parades, and celebrations.

* Traditionally, athletic events have also taken place over this weekend, ESPECIALLY football games. (Go Green Friday Night & Go Blue Saturday)


Labor Day activities over time in Northville include:

1895 – Labor Day train excursions left our Northville Train station by the historic well on Northville Road (today, this is where we are refurbishing an old park next to the Rouge River). Many folks from Northville traveled to Belle Isle for the day via Plymouth & Detroit. On Belle Isle, Northvillians had views of the Detroit River, Windsor, and the Motor City. According to The Northville Record, the whole trip cost just 50 cents (round trip), about $18 in today’s money.

1910 – Horse races, ball games, and music by the Northville City Band in the crow’s nest at the intersection of Main St & Center entertained spectators. This year had one of the largest crowds ever up to that time, according to The Record.

1949 – The VFW sponsored Labor Day games, events, and music for the community.

1955 – The Eagles supported festivities and organized the parade, which was led by state and local officials, with speeches at Ford Field. A community picnic was held at Cass Benton Park for the entire community.

1957 – Motorcycle racing took place over the Labor Day Weekend at Northville Downs following a stock car race earlier that year on July 4th.

1985 – Labor Day baseball tournaments continued the local Northville tradition. I even played in a few of them over the years … when I was younger.

1995 – Over this Labor Day weekend, a big-top circus dazzled and delighted the community (complete with Elephants).

Relax and enjoy your Labor Day weekend as we ready for the fall season and the new school year in our community. Have a BBQ, connect with family & friends and remember the holiday’s true meaning – to celebrate the hard work, determination and sacrifices of our AMERICAN WORKERS.

Keep that Northville Labor Day Faith!

Brian Turnbull
Mayor – Northville
[email protected] / 248.505.6849

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